Poron XRD Foam Innovation

Poron^®️ XRD^™ foam is flexible under normal conditions, and upon sudden impact it instantly firms into a protective shield around the foot. It protects employees by absorbing the strike, while remaining comfortable and non-restrictive in its 'resting' state. It features foam molecules that will not break down on impact or over a period of time, so the wearer has maximum protection on each impact.

This innovative material is ideal for use in safety boots and will help to protect feet from injury in places where there is a risk of heavy objects falling. Find out more about this smart material and see how it could mitigate the risk of accident and injury in your workplace.

The secret to this smart material is the fast-reacting properties of the urethane molecules. Day-to-day, these molecules are soft and relaxed, allowing the wearer to move around comfortably and with ease. At this point, the urethane is resting above its 'glass transition temperature' (Tg).

If a heavy object was to fall and make sudden impact with the foam, the urethane reacts instantly and hardens. The science behind this reaction is the impact affects the Tg, causing an instant reaction where the molecules momentarily 'freeze'. When this happens, the material firms to form a comfortable protective shell that shields the body from impact better than other protective foams currently available.

According to Poron^®️, this protective foam absorbs up to 90% of the impact force at high speed. Rigorous testing, involving heavy objects such as concrete and bowling balls, have been published online to support these statistics.

In addition to impact absorption, Poron^®️ XRD^™ foam is extremely durable. The molecules will not break down over time, so you can be confident that your employees will receive effective protection every day.

Find out why this specialist foam is the best protective material on the market today:

• Flexible under normal conditions until sudden impact, when Poron® XRD™ foam firms, creating a protective shield
• Features long-lasting foam molecules that will not break down over time, or with every impact
• Contours to the shape of the boot and provides ease of movement and comfort to the wearer
• Thin layer of foam is adequate for protection, reducing bulk without increased risk
• Lightweight material

The Arco Internal Metguard Safety Boot is designed to provide dependable protection. These boots repeatedly and consistently absorb high impact to the metatarsal area. They also provide the wearer with flexibility and comfort, while maintaining the look of a traditional work boot.

The Poron^®️ XRD^™ protective foam shield is fully encased within the construction of the boot. This secure design means it cannot be removed accidentally or without damaging the footwear.

Browse our innovative range of safety footwear today. Offering a wide selection of trusted brands, innovative materials and in-house designs, you’ll find the best safety boots and shoes for your working environment here at Arco.